PORTFOLIO / 2025

Rishabh
Sai

building useful stuff every now and then.

State College, PA, USA

Perplexity Ambassador

@ Perplexity AI

July 2025 — Present

AI/LLM Intern

@ Mashreq Bank

June 2025 — August 2025

Co-Founder

@ TrendFlip AI

Jan 2025 — Present

About Me

Driven and entrepreneurial Computer Science student at Penn State University with dual enrollment in Data Science at IIT Madras. Demonstrated leadership through founding tech initiatives, including AI-powered startups and web development agencies.

Experienced in software engineering through internships with major financial institutions. Passionate about machine learning, software development, and ethical AI, with hands-on experience leading real-world projects in collectible trading, mental health tech solutions, and blockchain applications.

I love educating the younger generation about AI and its transformative potential in our world. Building tomorrow's solutions with today's innovation, one algorithm at a time.

Featured Experience

Current roles and positions where I'm making an impact.

Perplexity Ambassador
Perplexity AI
July 2025 — Present
  • •Selected by Perplexity to lead on-campus programming around AI-native research workflows
  • •Run live demos, office hours, and workshops that teach students how to build faster research habits with Perplexity
  • •Collect qualitative feedback from my community and relay product insights back to the Perplexity team
  • •Collaborate with fellow ambassadors to craft prompt playbooks, social content, and outreach campaigns
AI Summer Resident
Nas Company
July 2025 — Present
  • •Selected as 1 of 11 residents from over 18,000 applicants for Nas Daily's flagship AI residency
  • •Relocated to Nas House in Dubai with a fully funded stay focused on building AI-native startups
  • •Paired with mentors across product, growth, and content to accelerate new venture ideas
  • •Host weekly demos and critiques with the cohort to sharpen storytelling and UX for AI products
AI/LLM Intern
Mashreq Bank
June 2025 — August 2025
  • •Developed and deployed a custom Large Language Model (LLM) for internal banking operations
  • •Built and maintained an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for AI model integration
  • •Implemented advanced AI solutions to streamline banking processes and improve customer experience
  • •Collaborated with senior developers on cutting-edge AI infrastructure projects
Co-Founder
TrendFlip AI – Collectible Resale Store
Jan 2025 — Present
  • •Developed an AI tool using sentiment analysis on social media platforms and Reddit threads to identify trending cards
  • •Generated $4,000 in revenue through strategic buying and reselling of high-demand collectible cards

Featured Projects

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PDFSpacer
A free tool to insert blank space anywhere in a PDF for answers, notes, or annotations. Used by 1,200+ students monthly and growing. Preserves original text quality with smart reflow and multiple spacer styles.
Web DevelopmentDeveloper Tools
1000dates
AI dating platform built in collaboration with Nas Daily. Creates personalized dating experiences through intelligent matching algorithms and AI-powered conversation starters.
AI & MLWeb Development
Building Tools for Developers
Built and shipped Cursor Prompt Enhancer v2 and YAP Cursor Extension on Open VSX, reaching 1K+ total downloads and informing new developer automation prototypes.
Web DevelopmentDeveloper Tools
Nova Home Assistant
Physical AI home assistant built on OpenClaw. Finalist at the Penn State Hackathon with a working hardware + software system for in-home assistance.
AI & MLHardwareWeb Development
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Education

Academic background and achievements.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Pennsylvania State University

State College, PA

2024 — 2028 (Expected)

Sophomore passionately pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Finance. Focused on artificial intelligence, software engineering, and entrepreneurship.

Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

India

2024 — 2028 (Expected)

Freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Data Science. Dedicated to building a strong foundation in data analytics and machine learning.

High School Diploma
GEMS Millennium School Sharjah

Sharjah, UAE

2019 — 2024

Graduated with excellent academic performance and demonstrated early passion and expertise in technology, particularly artificial intelligence and software development.

CBSE Class XII: 91%CBSE Class X: 93%

Courses & Certificates

Continuous learning through online courses and certifications in cutting-edge technologies.

CS50's Introduction to Computer Science
Harvard University

edX

2024

Comprehensive introduction to computer science and programming, covering algorithms, data structures, and software engineering.

Computer ScienceProgrammingAlgorithms
Introduction to Machine Learning
MIT

MITx

2024

Foundational course in machine learning covering supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and practical applications.

Machine LearningAIPython
Deep Learning Specialization
DeepLearning.AI

Coursera

2023

Comprehensive specialization covering neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, and practical deep learning applications.

Deep LearningNeural NetworksAI